Elgin recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Elgin sweeper is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 broom bear street sweepers, mounted in international 4300 chassis only, manufactured from may 2007 through march 2010. The chassis suspension rear control arms and tower may not have been properly welded to specification.
What could happen
The welds can crack causing the control arms or tower to separate from the axle. Should this occur while the vehicle is motion, the operator can loose steering control possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
The fix
Elgin sweeper will notify owners and repairs will be performed by certified welders free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact elgin service department at 1-877-342-5374.
Vehicles covered
- Elgin Broom Bear 2007–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V350000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Elgin Sweeper Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 29, 2010
- Owners notified
- Aug 16, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 52
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2007 to Mar 31, 2010
- Part
- Suspension
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Elgin recall: Service brakes, air Dec 5, 2018
- Elgin recall: Equipment Apr 26, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.